ICSC 0373 - ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

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ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE	ICSC: 0373 (March 1998)
Alumina hydrate Aluminum oxide trihydrate Trihydroxyaluminum

CAS #: 21645-51-2

EC Number: 244-492-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion			Rinse mouth. Rest.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

ICSC: 0373

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: AlH₃O₃ / Al(OH)₃ Molecular mass: 78.0 Melting point: 300°C See Notes. Density: 2.42 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: AlH₃O₃ / Al(OH)₃
Molecular mass: 78.0
Melting point: 300°C
See Notes.
Density: 2.42 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (respirable fraction): 1 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK: (inhalable fraction): 4 mg/m³; (respirable fraction): 1.5 mg/m³; pregnancy risk group: D

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The apparent melting point caused by loss of crystal water is given.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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